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What Happened on September 26, 1917

Historical Events

  • British assault on Menin-street, France

Famous Birthdays

  • Nelson "Cadillac" Williams, American jazz trumpeter (Tiny Bradshaw; Billy Eckstine; Duke Ellington), born in Montgomery, Alabama (d. 1973)
  • Réal Caouette, French Canadian politician (Social Credit Party of Canada), born in Amos, Canada (d. 1976)

About September 26, 1917

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra